**Is the Diamonds’ Troubling Form a Minor Slump or a Major Setback?** After suffering a 3-0 defeat in the Constellation Cup against New Zealand, Australia’s netball team, the Diamonds, is grappling with a disheartening trend of losses. “Unfortunately, the Diamonds are becoming accustomed to losing.” These poignant words from Liz Ellis, chair of Netball Australia’s board, resonate deeply. While they could be interpreted as a harsh critique of the team’s recent 18-goal defeat to New Zealand—which secured the Silver Ferns an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series—these remarks were actually made back in 2021, following the Diamonds' last loss in the Constellation Cup. Perhaps those past comments ignited a fire within the team, or it could simply be that the Diamonds were still finding their footing after two years of disruptions due to lockdowns and adjusting to a new coach. Following that challenging period, the Diamonds rebounded spectacularly, clinching gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and triumphing at the Netball World Cup in 2023—both events they had narrowly lost in the previous cycle. As the Diamonds face their current struggles, the question remains: is this just a temporary setback, or is it a deeper issue that could hinder their path forward?